by admin | Nov 21, 2022 | Common Cents
On November 20th 2022, I completed the Philadelphia marathon for the 4th time, and while my finishing time was nowhere near prior year races, the slower pace left me with extra time in the blustery Philadelphia streets to think….and when I get time to think…well...
by admin | Oct 25, 2022 | Common Cents
Taxes are complicated…..there is no question about that. Part of the complexity comes from the myriad of limitations, exclusions, and phase-outs that can leave anyone confused. Many of these confusing rules are updated annually. With inflation over the past year...
by admin | Oct 24, 2022 | Common Cents
There’s one question we hear most often from those nearing retirement, is some variation on this: “How do I get my money out of my retirement plan and into my checking account?” The question is not as simple as it appears – that’s why people ask it. They’re not asking...
by admin | Oct 7, 2022 | Common Cents
Cue opening credits…. Dark clouds gather over the famous Wall Street subway stop as various assets start falling all around – stocks, bonds, and real estate are crashing into the pavement while financial bears approach from every direction…There seems to be...
by admin | Sep 19, 2022 | Common Cents
You saved diligently, invested carefully, and now you have a sizable nest egg that can most likely replace 80% of your pre-retirement income. Why should you go through the tiresome process of creating a budget? No matter how carefully you plan, many things are out of...
by admin | Sep 6, 2022 | Common Cents
After the bear market rally in July was extended for the first few weeks of August, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell used the Fed’s annual Jackson Hole symposium to clarify the Fed’s position on future rate increases. Powell was clear that there would be no “Fed Pivot”...
